Technical Director

Etex Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex Group is seeking a Technical Director for the UK & Ireland to lead the technical function across its brands. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, team development, and driving innovation in drywall technology, while promoting high standards and sustainability across the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction product manufacturing.
• Understanding of UK construction regulations and testing.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and operational delivery of drywall systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and performance standards.
• Develop a high-performing technical team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Technical risk management

Drywall systems knowledge

Education

Relevant technical degree (architecture, engineering, construction, materials science)

Job description

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At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

About the role:

We are seeking a Technical Director UK & Ireland to lead our UK technical function across the Promat and Siniat brands. This senior leadership role involves responsibility for regulatory compliance, system integrity, team development, and strategic technical direction.

Reporting to the Country Manager, you will drive innovation and ensure technical excellence to support our commitment to quality and performance.

What You Will Do

• Lead the technical strategy and operational delivery of Etex drywall systems in the UK & Ireland.
• Ensure products and systems meet regulatory and performance standards, embedding compliance processes.
• Develop a high-performing technical team across development, service, site support, and competence.
• Represent Etex Building Performance in industry forums, trade bodies, and technical groups.
• Promote technical consistency and high standards across functions.
• Collaborate to design and optimise system solutions using Etex products.
• Support the evolution of drywall technology aligned with innovation, sustainability, and customer value.
• Maintain engagement across sites, with a presence in Bristol and travel as needed.

What You Will Bring

• Extensive experience in construction product manufacturing, with knowledge of drywall systems.
• Understanding of UK construction regulations, testing, certification, and system design.
• Experience managing technical risks, compliance, and claims.
• Strong stakeholder management and external representation skills.
• A relevant technical degree (architecture, engineering, construction, materials science).
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK, with a presence in Bristol.
• A culture of care, teamwork, and safety.
• A commitment to sustainability and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment.